CLERK'S OFFICE

Clerk’s Office

The Mayor with confirmation from the Board of Aldermen appoints the Clerk. Mrs. Clement’s office has a dual role as Clerk of the Board of Aldermen and Clerk of the Municipality (Town of Lake Providence).

Clerk of the Board of Aldermen Responsibilities

Developing docket for, recording and keeping the transcripts of all proceedings of the Board

Keep a book entitled “Ordinances of Town of Lake Providence” in which the original of every adopted ordinance is filed immediately after its passage with a note containing date of enactment and reference to book and page of Board’s meeting minutes containing the adoption.

Publish each ordinance adopted by the Board in the official journal of the municipality.

Clerk of the Town of Lake Providence Responsiblities

Keep charge of all papers and documents of the Town that include executive and administrative orders of the Mayor.

Attest to leases and deeds of the Town property, grants, agreements, bonds, tax notes, and other forms of obligation of the Town.

Record and keep transcripts of all proceedings of the Municipal Court and attests to all.

Serve as auditor to enter and preserve accounts of each fund and account of each municipal officer.

Collect, account for, and pay over all taxes levied by the municipality and all other duties as required by the law of collectors of state and parish taxes.